Creamy Truffle Risotto

(A luxurious and aromatic risotto made with creamy Arborio rice, finished with truffle oil and truffle shavings for an indulgent, earthy flavor.)

Ingredients

For the Risotto:

1 ½ cups Arborio rice
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version), kept warm
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
2 tbsp truffle oil
Fresh truffle or truffle shavings (for garnish, optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Optional Garnishes:

Chopped fresh parsley
Additional Parmesan

Instructions

1. Prepare the Broth:

In a saucepan, keep the chicken broth (or vegetable broth) warm over low heat. This will be added to the rice later.

2. Sauté the Aromatics:

In a large saucepan or deep skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
Add the onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Toast the Rice:

Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir to coat the rice in the butter and oil mixture.
Toast the rice for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the edges of the rice turn translucent.

4. Add the Wine:

Pour in the white wine and stir continuously until the wine is mostly absorbed by the rice. This will add a bit of acidity to balance the richness of the dish.

5. Cook the Risotto:

Begin adding the warm broth to the rice, one ladle at a time. Stir constantly, and allow the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more. Continue this process, stirring frequently, for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender but still has a slight bite to it.

6. Finish the Risotto:

Once the rice is cooked to your desired consistency, stir in the Parmesan cheese and heavy cream (if using).
Drizzle in the truffle oil and stir to combine, allowing the flavors to meld.

7. Adjust the Seasoning:

Taste the risotto and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.

8. Serve & Garnish:

Spoon the risotto into bowls and garnish with fresh truffle shavings (if available) and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Add more Parmesan cheese if desired.

Why This Version Stands Out?

✅ Luxurious truffle flavor adds an indulgent twist to this classic dish.
✅ Creamy, velvety texture from Arborio rice, butter, and Parmesan.
✅ Aromatic and rich with a touch of white wine and truffle oil.
✅ Customizable with fresh truffle for an authentic, upscale experience.

Would you like to add mushrooms to the risotto for extra depth, or keep it simple with just the truffle?